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Alcoholic Drinks in Ireland

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  • 72 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Ireland
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 2666915
In 2024, volume sales of alcoholic beverages in Ireland declined, driven by longer-term trends shaping performance. Legislative measures and increasing health and wellness concerns have contributed to the continued reduction in consumption. Health remains the key driver of growth for no- and low-alcohol drinks, with non-alcoholic categories recording some of the fastest growth rates in 2024, albeit from relatively modest base levels.

The Alcoholic Drinks in Ireland report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2020-2024), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they legislative, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Beer, Cider/Perry, RTDs, Spirits, Wine.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Alcoholic drinks in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retail developments
  • On-trade vs off-trade split
  • What next for alcoholic drinks?
MARKET BACKGROUND
  • Legislation
  • Legal purchasing age and legal drinking age
  • Drink driving
  • Advertising
  • Smoking ban
  • Opening hours
  • On-trade establishments
TAXATION AND DUTY LEVIES
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Contraband/parallel trade
  • Duty free
  • Cross-border/private imports
KEY NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
  • Outlook
MARKET INDICATORS
  • Table 1 Retail Consumer Expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks 2019-2024
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2024
  • Table 7 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume 2024
  • Table 8 Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value 2024
  • Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Alcoholic Drinks: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 10 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format: % Off-trade Value 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Distribution of Alcoholic Drinks by Format and by Category: % Off-trade Volume 2024
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 13 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 15 Forecast Sales of Alcoholic Drinks by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
BEER IN IRELANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Non/low alcohol beer drives growth as consumers note its flavour closely matches traditional beer
  • Diageo Ireland Ltd and Heineken Ireland Ltd focus on their non- alcoholic variants
  • Supermarkets lose share to discounters as consumers seek affordability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Economic pressures and rising health consciousness is set to challenge volume sales
  • The on-trade is expected to lose sales as smaller, local establishments close
  • Non-alcoholic beer is expected to be the fastest-growing category
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Lager price band methodology
  • Summary 2 Lager by Price Band 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 16 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 18 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 22 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 23 Sales of Beer by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 24 Sales of Beer by Craft vs Standard 2019-2024
  • Table 25 GBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Beer: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 31 Forecast Sales of Beer by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
WINE IN IRELANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong opportunities for growth in wine, while non alcoholic variants perform well
  • Rising temperatures are opening up opportunities for vineyards to develop in Ireland
  • Discounters gain ground as Lidl and Aldi offer competitive prices and private label goods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health labelling could impact availability while premiumisation is set to support value sales
  • Sustainability will remain a key focus, driving growth for organic wines
  • Alternative packaging formats are set to support various consumption occasions
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 32 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 36 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 37 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 39 Sales of Wine by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 40 Sales of Still Red Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 41 Sales of Still Rosé Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 42 Sales of Still White Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 43 Sales of Other Sparkling Wine by Price Segment: % Off-trade Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 44 GBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Still Light Grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 47 GBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Champagne: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 50 GBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Other Sparkling Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 53 GBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 54 NBO Company Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 55 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified Wine and Vermouth: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 56 GBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Non-grape Wine: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Wine by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
SPIRITS IN IRELANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Irish whiskey thrives while sales of vodka decline and tequila surges in popularity
  • Diageo Ireland Ltd retains its lead while Irish whiskey Bushmills gains ground
  • Convenience and a wide variety of spirits sees supermarkets leading off-trade distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health trends and indulgence are set to shape the future of spirits in Ireland
  • Minimum pricing legislation is set to limit private label growth in spirits
  • Irish whiskey is set to maintain its strong position amid evolving consumer tastes
CATEGORY BACKGROUND
  • Vodka, gin, other blended Scotch whisky, dark rum and white rum price band methodology
  • Summary 3 Benchmark Brands 2024
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 63 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 65 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 66 Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Spirits by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Dark Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of White Rum by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of Other Blended Scotch Whisky by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of English Gin by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 75 Sales of Vodka by Price Platform: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Sales of Vodka by Flavoured vs Non-flavoured: % Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 77 GBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Spirits: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Spirits by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
CIDER/PERRY IN IRELANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Cider/perry sales struggle amid seasonal challenges and rising competition from RTDs
  • Bulmers Ltd retains its lead amid rising competition and local innovation
  • Cider maintains a strong presence in supermarkets, while the on-trade outperforms off-trade
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Cider/perry set to face competition, however, sales will be supported by global brands and local craft producers
  • Sustainability and heritage are set to drive sales of cider over the forecast period
  • Flavour variants are expected to offer growth opportunities for cider/perry brands
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 84 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 85 Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 86 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 88 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 89 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 90 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 91 Sales of Cider/Perry by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 92 GBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 97 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Cider/Perry: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029
RTDS IN IRELANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • RTDs grows as consumers seek convenience, value, and cocktail alternatives
  • Irish Distillers Ltd lead as Jameson and West Coast Cooler drive growth amidst strong competition
  • Supermarkets lead off-trade sales, while discounters and specialist retailers increase their share
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • RTD sales are expected to grow despite market maturity and shifting consumption patterns
  • Government policies are set to influence RTD consumption across the forecast period
  • Innovation and local flavours are set to drive growth in RTDs
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 99 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 100 Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2019-2024
  • Table 101 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 102 Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 106 Sales of RTDs by Off-trade vs On-trade: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 107 GBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 108 NBO Company Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2020-2024
  • Table 109 LBN Brand Shares of RTDs: % Total Volume 2021-2024
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: Total Value 2024-2029
  • Table 112 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 113 Forecast Sales of RTDs by Category: % Total Value Growth 2024-2029